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THE LOST BOYS Previews
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THE LOST BOYS Previews#225
Posted: 4/10/26 at 11:52pm
For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 and Row H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” but from what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).
We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.
Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!
THE LOST BOYS Previews#226
Posted: 4/11/26 at 12:35am
Two holds during the show tonight, first one was:
… after Michael drinks the blood and Star is beginning her “don’t say I didn’t warn you” soliloquy as the rest of the men ride the elevator back up.
second was:
… during the major shared flying sequence in the lair, where Michael and the other vampires fly for the first time after the train jump.
Michael and another performer bumped into one another in the air, and were left hanging and laughing and waving at the audience while the show curtain came down lol.
regarding the finale:
we got the new “Michael stabs David and pushes him into the bodies in the Orchestra Pit” staging.
i also felt it incredibly underwhelming and was surprised when people mentioned that entire sequence previously happened on wires- you’d feel it be more interesting that way.
it just needs to be a BIGGER moment. make it louder. give us an auditory jumpscare when he gets stabbed. something.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#227
Posted: 4/11/26 at 2:45am
CoffeeBreak said: "The show starts witha knock off of theStranger Things jump scare noise. (audience laughs at each other) . It is thenfollowed by the opening of Bat Boy. "
I’ve heard multiple people talk about the show-starting jump scare. Could you please elaborate on that? (What actually happens/is heard? When does it happen?) - Thanks
THE LOST BOYS Previews#228
Posted: 4/11/26 at 6:26am
RumTumJM said: "CoffeeBreak said: "The show starts witha knock off of theStranger Things jump scare noise. (audience laughs at each other) . It is thenfollowed by the opening of Bat Boy. "
I’ve heard multiple people talk about the show-starting jump scare. Could you please elaborate on that? (What actually happens/is heard? When does it happen?) - Thanks"
It’s not that serious. Please excuse me if im wrong.
Frog Brothers does the announcements. Followed by a loud noise. Curtain rises. Really bad acting opening dark scene. Lost Boys sign.
If someone can confirm? it’s early my memory is coming back lol
Updated On: 4/11/26 at 06:26 AMTHE LOST BOYS Previews#229
Posted: 4/11/26 at 8:45am
I went in with little info or expectations — I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary Joel Schumacher) and knowing it was about vampires made me less excited. I was so, so pleasantly surprised! I had a great time and will be back post-opening.
Michael Arden is directing the hell out of it and the praise for the set and staging is very earned. It feels like a huge, real Broadway Show, and after seeing weak Beaches earlier this week, I was so glad to be entertained. Really impressive voices across the cast and I enjoyed the score more than I guess others have — I’ll have the cast recording in the rotation when it comes out.
I understand the comments about the tone being uneven, but honestly wasn’t a huge deal for me, and not something I feel like most people would walk of the theatre thinking about.
If this show doesn’t succeed (and I very much hope it DOES now that I’ve seen it), I’d place the blame on the marketing. The main images they’re using, of just a hand coming out of the dark and the bland Lord of the Rings-esque font logo, are not interesting or selling how thrilling this show is. I guess the movie is doing a lot of the lifting as far as getting people in the door, but you absolutely don’t have to be a fan of the movie to love it, and I hope they do more to market it to a broader audience. If they can get the crowds that have fallen in love with The Outsiders and Stranger Things: The First Shadow (and to a lesser extent, Rocky Horror and Little Shop) in the door, I feel like they’ll have a hit.
DiscoCrows said: "regarding the finale:
i also felt it incredibly underwhelming and was surprised when people mentioned that entire sequence previously happened on wires- you’d feel it be more interesting that way.
it just needs to be a BIGGER moment. make it louder. give us an auditory jumpscare when he gets stabbed.something.
"
I was there last night and felt the same way — it needs like a crazy guitar solo or a moment of slow motion, something to heighten the impact of the moment. I’m glad to know they’re still working on it; it feels fixable, and doing so will strengthen the cool things they’re already doing
THE LOST BOYS Previews#230
Posted: 4/11/26 at 9:00am
hayden6 said: "I went in withlittle info or expectations — I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary JoelSchumacher) and knowing it was about vampires made me less excited. I was so, so pleasantly surprised! I had a great time and will be back post-opening.
Michael Arden is directingthe hell out of it and the praise for the set and staging is very earned. It feels like a huge, real Broadway Show, and after seeing weak Beaches earlier this week, I was so glad to be entertained.Really impressive voices across the cast and I enjoyed the score more than I guess others have — I’ll have the cast recording in the rotation when it comes out.
I understand the comments about the tone being uneven, but honestly wasn’ta huge deal for me, and not something I feel like most people would walk of the theatre thinking about.
If this show doesn’t succeed (and I very much hope it DOESnow that I’ve seen it), I’d place the blame on the marketing. The main images they’re using, of just a hand coming out of the dark and the bland Lord of the Rings-esque font logo, are not interesting or sellinghow thrilling this show is. I guessthe movie is doing a lot of thelifting as far as getting people in the door, but you absolutely don’t have to be a fan of the movie to love it, and I hope they do more to market it to a broader audience. If they can get the crowds that have fallen in love with The Outsiders and Stranger Things: The First Shadow (and to a lesser extent, Rocky Horror and Little Shop) in the door, I feel like they’ll have a hit.
DiscoCrows said: "regarding the finale:
i also felt it incredibly underwhelming and was surprised when people mentioned that entire sequence previously happened on wires- you’d feel it be more interesting that way.
it just needs to be a BIGGER moment. make it louder. give us an auditory jumpscare when he gets stabbed.something.
"
I was there last nightand felt the same way — it needs like a crazy guitar solo or a moment of slow motion, something to heighten the impact of the moment. I’m glad to know they’re still working on it; itfeels fixable, and doing so will strengthen the cool things they’re already doing"
Regarding David…The ending needs cry little sister and a spot light like in the movie
Leading Actor Joined: 11/17/11
THE LOST BOYS Previews#231
Posted: 4/11/26 at 12:22pm
kboboy said: "For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 andRow H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” butfrom what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).
We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.
Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!"
I like being close and seeing faces too, but I think row D would be too close for this show. Row H orchestra should be better. I sat in row A front mezz and thought it was perfect. Btw I'm 6'2.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
THE LOST BOYS Previews#232
Posted: 4/11/26 at 1:32pm
The frog brothers show up in the boxes to give a kitchy no phones announcement etc. Then a loud noise out of nowhere with a hard light shift seemingly out of nowhere (see Stranger Things opening). It's just a thingl to make people on edge/scared briefly. (something the show never does).
The title eventually rises - lifted (a direct lift from Lloyd's Sunset Blvd.- but a set from the lower elevator, rather than screen. People clap and cheer (just like in Sunset Blvd).
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
THE LOST BOYS Previews#233
Posted: 4/11/26 at 1:36pm
hayden6 said: "
Michael Arden is directingthe hell out of it and the praise for the set and staging is very earned. Really impressive voices across the cast and I enjoyed the score more than I guess others have ..."
The physical / set / visual production is great. The direction of the material itself, music (with writers), tone, some of the actors performances, construct (with writers) is lacking and covered by high money tech. Direction of a new musical is much more than the physical visual show.
it's music video but the repetitive elevators/scene changes and choices of when and how long flying occurs gets old. (agree, with previous poster, that watching where the wires are in the light and the clipping and unclipping of harnesses become more interesting).
The music is on par with Beaches. The better music (and complete shows) are in Two Strangers, Schmigadoon and Titanique (the latter two not eligible for music). Two Strangers & the score from Death of Salesman are the highlights of the season for me.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#234
Posted: 4/11/26 at 8:31pm
CoffeeBreak said: "The physical / set / visual production is great. The direction of the material itself, music(with writers), tone, some of the actors performances, construct (with writers) islacking and covered by high money tech. Direction of a new musical is much more than the physical visual show.
it's music video but the repetitive elevators/scene changes and choices of when and how long flying occurs gets old. (agree, with previous poster,that watching where the wires are in the light and the clipping and unclipping of harnesses become more interesting).
The music is on par with Beaches. The better music (and complete shows) arein Two Strangers, Schmigadoon and Titanique (the latter two not eligible for music). Two Strangers & the score from Death of Salesman are the highlights of the season for me."
I'll gladly agree to disagree about this score against Beaches, and I don't mind if that means I'm in the minority. I found Beaches' score (Wind Beneath My Wings aside) to be boring at best and laughable at worst -- it would be painful to sit through God Bless Girlfriends again. I'm happy for those that connected with it, I just didn't. I felt like there was quite a bit of variation in how the numbers in Lost Boys were staged, and I don't mind the notion that the uneven tone is a result of the direction, but that's just not something that bothered me at all; I would rather a show take big swings, and I'm crediting Michael for Lost Boys doing that successfully. I found his direction of the material to be effective. I watched the movie for the first time today and didn't see any more nuance in the characters or story than the show has -- I think they're doing a great job bringing it to life on stage.
None of that is meant to say that I wouldn't give Best Musical or Score to Two Strangers, but if Lost Boys continues to smooth things out during previews (and it seems like they will), it could be a contender for Best Musical.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
THE LOST BOYS Previews#235
Posted: 4/11/26 at 11:29pm
I get your point a bit. I will say the choice of band/music is just so baffling for this. They attempt some form of tone with "I've Gotta Have You" but then it turns to either silly standard musical theater or angsty modern church music sounds. It just does not fit the bill and the show fights itself no matter what they cut (although less than a week to do that now). "Wild" is decent but primarily because it is sung by two great voices who elevate it. The rest is bland. The tone, structure and collaboration with the writers that Arden chose don't meet the IP. That's part of the direction on this (especially when its "director choice"
- as the job is not production or set designer only. That's a 1/4 of the gig on a new musical - which is why, although smaller, Two Strangers just coheres better (even titanique and Schmigadoon do this better than LB).
Beaches has a decent number or two (and yes, God Bless Girlfriends should have been cut long ago - as "Be Kind Rewind" from LB should've also. again on par with each other). It's not a great music season for Broadway. I'd easily vote Two Strangers for Best Score and Musical - it at least coheres if not perfect. The second best score of the season is Death of a Salesman. Bigger isn't always better in this case of music and revival.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/1/23
THE LOST BOYS Previews#236
Posted: 4/11/26 at 11:44pm
I finally saw the show today. This will bring a whole new generation of young theater goers to Broadway. It’s for the Tweens, Tik Tokers and Gen Z. The flying, set, lighting and special effects are remarkable. Sadly, I don’t think the score or story earns the spectacle. The performances are amazing. They’ll be some noms there, but this wasn’t for me.
I understand why it’s polarizing. Having seen all the new musicals this season Schmigadoon has my prediction for Best new musical.
Chorus Member Joined: 2/29/16
THE LOST BOYS Previews#237
Posted: 4/12/26 at 12:25am
CJRochester said: "kboboy said: "For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 andRow H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” butfrom what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).
We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.
Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!"
I like being close and seeing faces too, but I think row D would betoo close for this show. Row H orchestra should be better. I sat in row A front mezz and thought it was perfect. Btw I'm 6'2.
"
Thank you for the reply!
I’m guessing Mezz row A is not as bad as row AA…from what I’ve read AA is comically tight.
Were you still close enough to really see the actors faces (I’ve never been to the Palace Theatre) and if seeing it again would you choose the same seats or somewhere else?
Thanks!
Leading Actor Joined: 11/17/11
THE LOST BOYS Previews#238
Posted: 4/12/26 at 9:53am
kboboy said: "Were you still close enough to really see the actors faces (I’ve never been to the Palace Theatre) and if seeing it again would you choose the same seats or somewhere else?"
I thought row A in the front mezz was a nice balance between seeing faces and seeing the big picture. Legroom seemed to be normal for any theatre, a bit tight but manageable.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/19
THE LOST BOYS Previews#239
Posted: 4/12/26 at 4:38pm
kboboy said: "CJRochester said: "kboboy said: "For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 andRow H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” butfrom what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).
We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.
Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!"
I like being close and seeing faces too, but I think row D would betoo close for this show. Row H orchestra should be better. I sat in row A front mezz and thought it was perfect. Btw I'm 6'2.
"
Thank you for the reply!
I’m guessing Mezz row A is not as badas row AA…from what I’ve read AA is comically tight.
Were youstill close enough to really see the actors faces (I’ve never been to the Palace Theatre) andif seeing it again would you choose the same seats or somewhere else?
Thanks!"
I sat in row B front mezz in the seat that was marked limited legroom. I found it to be not the case at all. The seat itself is much roomier than in other theaters, so I was able to spread my knees a bit and even had a large work laptop tote in front of me. Had zero issues being comfortable. I'm about 5'7.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#240
Posted: 4/14/26 at 12:11am
Reddit is saying the post-bows scene has been cut.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#241
Posted: 4/14/26 at 5:29am
DiscoCrows said: "Reddit is saying the post-bows scene has been cut."
A blessing
THE LOST BOYS Previews#242
Posted: 4/14/26 at 9:30am
I have to say, regardless of what you think of the show, it's pretty refreshing that the creatives clearly care very much about making this show as good as possible before opening. I only wish they could have had an out of town tryout first to have had even more time to perfect it. But seems like most of the cuts they've been making have absolutely been to the musicals benefit.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#243
Posted: 4/14/26 at 9:50am
I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary Joel Schumacher)
This comment almost made me spit out my coffee. Joel Schumacher is among my five least favorite movie directors of all time. But to each his own. Just feeling a little snarky this morning, but mean no harm. Please continue.....
THE LOST BOYS Previews#244
Posted: 4/14/26 at 10:02am
DiscoCrows said: "Reddit is saying the post-bows scene has been cut."
I'm surprised it took this long. When I saw the show back on 3/31, the audience response to it was mostly bewilderment.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#245
Posted: 4/14/26 at 10:10am
EvanstonDad said: "I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary JoelSchumacher)
This comment almost made me spit out my coffee. Joel Schumacher is among my five least favorite movie directors of all time. But to each his own. Just feeling a little snarky this morning, but mean no harm. Please continue.....
"
Joel is amazing! Lost Boys (his best film), Phantom, The Wiz (screenplay) let’s not talk about Batman and Robin
THE LOST BOYS Previews#246
Posted: 4/14/26 at 5:17pm
DiscoCrows said: "Reddit is saying the post-bows scene has been cut."
GOOD. who the **** drinks from a random glass in an abandoned warehouse?
THE LOST BOYS Previews#247
Posted: 4/14/26 at 9:40pm
Shoshana just posted on her Instagram story that she debuted a new song for Lucy tonight. Anyone have any insight?
THE LOST BOYS Previews#248
Posted: 4/14/26 at 10:24pm
corninthesky said: "Shoshana just posted on her Instagram story that she debuted a new song for Lucy tonight. Anyone have any insight?"
I love her but the last thing that show needs is another song for that character.
THE LOST BOYS Previews#249
Posted: 4/14/26 at 10:39pm
Jordan Catalano said: "corninthesky said: "Shoshana just posted on her Instagram story that she debuted a new song for Lucy tonight. Anyone have any insight?"
I love her but the last thing that show needs is another song for that character."
I assumed this meant they replaced Be Kind, Rewind. If you’re right…. yikes. Waiting with bated breath lol.
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